How to pronounce disablist
Say it like dih-SAY-blist. Disablist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAY).
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- dih
- SAY
- blist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disablist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- blistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of disablist
American and British speakers say disablist in essentially the same way: /dɪˈseɪblɪst/ in the US and /dɪˈseɪblɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SAY-blist.
What does disablist mean?
- Exhibiting disablism; prejudiced against the disabled.
- One who exhibits disablism.
Where does disablist come from?
From disable + -ist, by analogy with racist, sexist, etc.
Questions about saying disablist
How do you pronounce disablist?
Say dih-SAY-blist. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈseɪblɪst/. In British English it is /dɪˈseɪblɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disablist?
Disablist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAY). Broken into parts: dih · SAY · blist.
Do Americans and Brits say disablist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈseɪblɪst/ and the British form is /dɪˈseɪblɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.